kusisitiza
koo-see-see-TEE-zah
How to say it
Swahilikusisitizakoo-see-see-TEE-zahsoon
Englishto stress, to emphasize, to insistsoon
Frenchsouligner, insistersoon
Meaning
To say something with extra force so that people take it seriously, or to keep pressing a point or a demand.
Good to know
Often followed by kuwa or kwamba (alisisitiza kuwa) or by a noun (kusisitiza umuhimu wa elimu). The passive is kusisitizwa, to be stressed.
Examples
- Mwalimu alisisitiza umuhimu wa kusoma kila siku.The teacher stressed the importance of reading every day.
- Daktari anasisitiza kwamba tunywe maji mengi.The doctor insists that we drink plenty of water.
- Napenda kusisitiza jambo moja kabla hatujaondoka.I would like to stress one thing before we leave.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.